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Verizon has started rolling out a new update to BlackBerry Priv units on its network. Arriving as software version AAJ926, it’s a security update that brings Android fixes for the month of March. No other changes are included in the update – at least that’s what the carrier’s software update webpage for the handset says.…

JerryRigEverything’s durability tests on YouTube have become the defacto benchmark for smartphone bending resistance. As long as Zack doesn’t compromise them by introducing major changes in his forearm strength, they make for nice comparisons. The latest to suffer in his hands is the HTC U Ultra. The Gorilla Glass 5 front panel scratches at the…

Xiaomi has launched its entry level Redmi 4A smartphone in India. The phone is being launched at a cutthroat pricing of INR 5,999 ($91), which undercuts many of its rivals. The Redmi 4A has a 5.0-inch 720p display, Snapdragon 425 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB expandable storage, 4G dual SIM support with VoLTE, 13 megapixel rear…

HMD’s Head of Marketing for Eastern Europe confirmed the launch dates for Nokia’s relaunch on the Old Continent. The newcomers, including the Nokia 3310-8597.php) will arrive from mid-May to early June. The 3310 feature phone will be available from both carriers and retailers. The exec did warn that prices may be different from those HMD…

The Samsung Galaxy S8 will land in China in May, according to a new rumor. A Weibo post says the launch is set for May 10, with pre-orders beginning April 28. Artistic render of the Samsung Galaxy S8 That’s a bit late when compared to other major markets like the US, where the launch is…